Beth's Journal-Bring It!

[sarahsmom73]

You need a big ! I hope you and Katie are feeling better soon! I hope the other situation gets resolved too!

 

[septbride2002]

Oh My Goodness! That woman is out of her mind!!! GEEZ! I'm sorry to hear that Katie isn't feeling well - I'll be sending GET BETTER SOON vibes her way Take a break Beth - you are running on all cylinders

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh Beth,

I am so sorry about Won's car. This whole situation with PG must be so difficult for him. Sending some prayers your way today for your family.

Also sending some get well for Katie too! These "bugs" that have been going around have been really tough to get rid of!

Please take extra good care of you today.

 

[DoeWDW]

Pneumonia??!!! Oh my dear Beth, you are so overdue for a period of good health. I'll break out the super-duper-extra-strength healing Pixie Dust and send a truckload your way - make sure to share it with Katie, OK?

So sorry about the hassles with Won's car. I'm hoping you find out it was just mischievous kids messing with all the neighborhood cars. I did see a motion sensitive sprinkler designed to spray animals like dogs and cats so they learn not to wander in your yard. Bet a good spraying would surprise whoever's messing around with the car!

for you, Beth. Feel better soon!

 

[Tera]

Hi Beth - I'm so sorry your having such a rough time of it. You and Katie seem to be fighting those bugs this year. I hope you both get 100% healthy soon. Take a break from exercising and get healthy

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

I did make it to the Y. I did the weight circuits and 30 minutes on the trainer. Eating has been ok, except for an encounter with some jellybeans. I have been pushng the water, but I accept whatever consequences those sugar bombs have.

My plan for tomorrow is to get up early, start laandry, hit the Y for cardio. Start another load of laundry. Meet a friend and her son at Bennigans then go to the science center with the kids.

I probably won't make it to the boards until tomorrow night.

Take care,
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Hi Beth,

Those darn jelly beans are hard to resist aren' they? It sounds like you are feeling better already. Sorry about Won's car. PG is persistent isn't she? Hope you have a good day today.

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, it sounds like another busy day for you, but the science center should be a lot of fun! I'm worse than the kids - I always want to try out all the hands-on exhibits! Enjoy your time with your friend!

Hope your day turns out happy!

 

[pearlieq]

Sounds like a fun day yesterday!

Wishing you a happy almost-the-weekend Thursday!

 

[Strings]

Well, let's see.....
I managed to get all the laundry done and folded. I had lunch with my friend Cathy and her son, and we had a blast at the science center until Steven threw up in one of the geodes.We then decided it was time to go.

I am frustrated about my exercise. I know I am sick, and with the pneumonia I have limited reserves and limited lung function, but I can only manage 30 minutes of cardio. ugh. I was up to 90 minutes. I"Know" that I need to give myself a break, but it still frustrates me to no end.

I ended up eating 1/2 order of broccoli bites at Bennigan's. Defnatley not OP, but a tradition for Cathy and I.

B: Yogurt.
L: Broccoli bites and chef salad.
S: Grande cap.
D: Ceasar salad and ww pasta tossed with grilled chicken, onion,green pepper, garlic/olive oil.

If I need a snack tonight, I'll have one of the Hunt's no added sugar chocolate puddings.

I will check in tomorrow. Ugh, I hate Fridays. The only plus side is that I am now starting my every-other- Sunday-off. I only work 7P-8A Friday and Saturday. We also Spring ahead, so Sauturday/Sunday I will work 11 ours and get paid for 12!

Take care,
Beth

 

[Strings]

Well, the quote in my signature certainly applied this morning. I looked out the back window this morning and saw 2 deer in my back yard. They were within 10 feet of the back door. We live in the suburbs. We get skunk, raccoons, and squirrels. I have never seen deer here.

I weighed in today at 193. I am down 1.5 pounds from 2 weeks ago. I am amazed at this. I have been eating way off program, and not exercising at the same intensity. Must be true that fighting an illness uses up calories. I am certainly not complaining.

I am headed to the Y for some cardio. I should do some lifting, but my right knee and back are aching something awful. I have taken some motrin. I just can't afford to screw up my back going into a work weekend. The knee is nothing new, and we are expecting storms over the next few days.

Meal plan for the day...
B:Leftover cheeseburger.
L:Salad, 1/2 grapefruit, and yogurt.
5PM: String cheese and cap.
9PM: Salad.
2AM: Leftover pasta and sf pudding.
7AM: Yogurt.

I will probably not make it to any journals until Sunday night. I am sending : to all for a relaxing and peaceful weekend.

Take care,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

You and Cathy have a food/restaurant tradition? I think that that's so fun. DH and I have a food tradition at a restaurant my parents always went to before my dad passed away in 1992. The restaurant has an extensive salad and dessert bar, and every time we go, one of us has to have a spoonful or two of the barbequed lima beans (!) in memory of my dad, and a serving of the bread pudding in honor of my mom. I know it sounds kind of weird, but when we stop and think of them like that, it brings back lots of good memories. You'll never be able to see broccoli bites on a menu and not think of Cathy.

Oh, Beth, I'll be thinking of you this weekend. I'm soooo glad you have Sunday off! Be sure to take some time for yourself, OK?

Love,
Erin

 

[sharoncity]

Good Morning Beth! I am so sorry you are frustrated with your exercise. Yes, of course you know your sick and have to take good care of yourself. But it can still be frustrating, can't it? It will come back in no time I'm sure once you start feeling better. And the good news is that it is SPRING!!!!! This awful sickness (and germs in general) should settle down for awhile at least. So once you get past this bout of illness I am predicting Smooth sailing for you!!!

Take good care of yourelf Beth. Enjoy your day, take a nap and I will cross my fingers for an uneventful night of work for you!!

TTFN - Sharon

 

[sarahsmom73]

Beth! Take care of yourself this weekend!!! I hope you are feeling better than yesterday!!! Just think! We spring ahead this weekend!!! A sure sign of spring!!n

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, you know I love ya, right??

QUIT EXERCISING SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

Woman, you have pneumonia, a sore knee AND back pain, not to mention 2 long shifts this weekend! Skip the cardio AND the weights and REST, for goodness' sake!!! You are a nurse - you should know better. You would NEVER suggest this to a patient in your condition, would you?

Seriously, Beth, I know you want to keep losing and the extra exercise does help. However you need to respect that body God gave you and take good care of it. Right now rest is best, even if it's hard to slow yourself down.

OK, I'm going to get out of lecturing Mom-mode now. I'm sorry if I've been a bit harsh. I just want to see you get healthy as soon as possible.

On a lighter note, how awesome that you got to see the deer so close to your house this morning! That would take my breath away too - what a joy!

I hope you have restful days and easy shifts this weekend.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Beth,

Congratulations on the weightloss You are on a roll!

Now, for that knee.... I seem to recall you giving me a hard time about not resting mine... so

Rest that knee!!!!!!!

I really think mine got injured because I pushed while my body was still fighting an illness. The bod can only divert energy to so many areas at once!!!!!

Hope you have smooth "event free" workshifts this weekend.

Take care,

Sunny

 

[Tera]

Beth - Congratulations on the loss!!!

You need to listen Doe and take it easy. It won't help you to hurt your back AND knee and then you won't be able to work OR exercise. It's not going to kill your weight loss to take a few days off. Just eat smart and drink you water and you'll be fine.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend

 

[Strings]

Thanks everyone,

You guys are the best. I PM"d Doe. I told her I wouldn't overdo it for the next 10 days. I told her she could remind me of that promise at any time. You all can do the same.

As for the knee, I have arthritis in it. I didn't really hurt it, it is just bothering me. We are supposed to get thunderstoms tonight. By tomorrow, it should be fine.

Thanks so much for watching out for me. I promise to take it easy.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth,

Hi sweetie! Please be sure and take it easy this weekend, okay? Enjoy your Sunday off!

 

[sarahsmom73]

I hope you have a very uneventful weekend at work!!!